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Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth

Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth

Angonyx testacea

A species of Angonyx

The creature in question is a nocturnal marvel, possessing a robust, spindle-shaped body with a unique adaptation: a proboscis that uncoils to sip nectar. As it matures, it undergoes a dramatic metamorphosis from a larva with a voracious appetite for specific host plants to an agile flyer with striking wing patterns that serve as a distraction against predators.

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Attributes of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Colors
Brown
Black
Green
Yellow
White
Habitat
Strychnos; lowlands
Adult Food Sources
Jasminum sambac flowers, nyctanthes arbor-tristis flowers, agave americana flowers, duranta erecta flowers, plumeria rubra flowers
Larva Food Source
Vitex negundo leaves, premna herbacea leaves, premna serratifolia leaves, tectona grandis leaves, callicarpa macrophylla leaves
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Infrequent
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Distribution Area of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Nepal, northern India, the Andaman Islands, Myanmar, southern China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
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Life Cycle of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Egg At this initial phase, the eggs of northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth are typically diminutive and laid in clusters or singly on host plants. They exhibit diverse colors and are mostly immobile, with their primary function being to provide a safe environment for the developing larva.
Larva Upon hatching, northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth enters the larval stage, characterized by rapid growth and multiple molts. The larva, or caterpillar, has a tubular body with variable color patterns, primarily adapted for feeding on host plants.
Pupal When northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth enters into the pupal stage, it forms a protective casing around itself. The pupa may appear in diverse colors and is commonly immobile. Metamorphosis occurs internally as northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth transforms from larva to adult.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth Larvae
Birds, rodents, wasps
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Scientific Classification of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
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Youth Habitat of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests
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Adult Habitat of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth
Sweetly aromatic, nectar-rich flowers or special pheromone traps may attract adult northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth moths for study or observation.
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Habitat Preferences of Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth are typically laid on the underside of host plant leaves. The caterpillars, which hatch from these eggs, are often found feeding on these same plants, usually throughout the night to avoid daytime predators. Pupae of northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth often bury themselves in loose soil or leaf litter near their host plants to undergo metamorphosis. Adult northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth are commonly observed around nectar sources such as flowers in gardens, meadows, or forests during the night, as they are nocturnal and attracted to the scent of the flowers they feed on. To find northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth across these different stages, one would search foliage for eggs and caterpillars, the ground for pupae, and flowering areas for adults during twilight or night hours.
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How and Where Can You Find Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth are deposited on host plants. To find them, inspect the undersides of the host plant leaves.
Larva Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth caterpillars are generally found on or near their host plants. To locate northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth larvae, look for signs of feeding on host plants or search the ground beneath for larger, more developed caterpillars.
Pupal Look for northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth chrysalises attached to sturdy structures near the host plant such as tree trunks, branches, or even in the soil. They can often be found in protective silk cocoons or covered in leaves for camouflage.
Adult Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth moths are nocturnal and attracted to sources of light. Set up a white sheet with a bright light in a dark area to observe and attract northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth moths after nightfall. Alternatively, visiting flowering gardens during dusk may attract feeding moths.
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Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Northern Dark-Green Hawkmoth is a nocturnal pollinator attracted to flowers primarily by their color and scent. This pollinator visits various flowers to consume pollen, effectively aiding in their pollination, and plays a unique role in the ecosystem, especially for night-blooming plants.
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